Research Associate II, In Vivo jobs in United States
cer-icon
Apply on Employer Site
company-logo

Planet Pharma · 11 hours ago

Research Associate II, In Vivo

positionRedwood City, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityNew Grad, Entry Level
money$45/hr - $55/hr

Planet Pharma is seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Research Associate II, In Vivo to join their team. This critical role ensures uninterrupted in vivo operations and high standards of animal welfare during weekends and holidays, requiring a solid background in mouse laboratory research.

BiotechnologyHealth CarePharmaceutical
check
H1B Sponsor Likelynote
Hiring Manager
Patrick Sazama
linkedin

Responsibilities

Independently perform dosing via oral gavage (PO) and intraperitoneal (IP) routes according to study instructions
Observe, document, and report clinical signs or adverse events promptly
Conduct routine and study-specific health monitoring in accordance with IACUC-approved protocols
Perform essential husbandry tasks: cage changing, providing food/water, and maintaining housing enrichment
Maintain meticulous laboratory records, including daily health checks, room environment readings (temp/humidity), and facility maintenance logs
Perform tumor volume measurements via caliper and record body weights
Accurately input all measurements and data into Studylog
Collect biological samples (tumors, blood, organs, etc.) as required by study designs
Maintain a pathogen-free animal research facility through regular cleaning and sterilization
Operate specialized equipment (with training) including changing stations, autoclaves, and hydrogen peroxide vaporizers
Restock supplies and ensure general vivarium organization

Qualification

Vivo mouse dosingMouse laboratory researchTumor volume measurementsData collectionMicrosoft Office SuiteCommunicationReliability

Required

Education: High School Diploma or GED
Experience: Previous experience working with mice in a research or laboratory setting is required
Technical Skills: Proficiency with in vivo mouse dosing (PO and IP)
Reliability: Must be able to consistently and independently work a Thursday–Monday schedule, including holidays
Communication: Ability to follow complex oral and written instructions in English; proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Teams, and Zoom
Physical Demands: Ability to stand for extended periods, lift/carry up to 50 lbs, and maneuver heavy carts
Location: Ability to reliably commute to Redwood City, CA

Preferred

Experience with advanced dosing (SC and IV) and tumor inoculation
Proficiency in terminal blood collection and necropsy tissue processing (formalin fixations, ethanol transfers, and flash-freezing)
Prior research experience with mouse models of cancer (Oncology)
Familiarity with software tools: Studylog, Smartsheet, and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint)

Company

Planet Pharma

twittertwittertwitter
company-logo
Planet Pharma is a pharmaceuticals company.
dateFounded in 2009
location
Northbrook, Illinois, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
http://planet-pharma.com

H1B Sponsorship

Planet Pharma has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2022 (3)
2021 (5)
2020 (5)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

leader-logo
Cynthia Lewis
Senior Executive Recruiter, Life Sciences - PPG Advisory Partners
linkedin
leader-logo
Emma Morris
President, PPG Advisory Partners
linkedin
Company data provided by crunchbase